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LN12 LCU

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,829 mi
Last recorded108,829 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 LCU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 108,829 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 108,817 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 103,521 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 98,741 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 98,741 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 94,700 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 90,082 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 82,843 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 75,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Jan 2019 67,910 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 60,485 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 54,492 miles

Engine bay covers and under guards

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm within centre 3/4s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on edges above 1.6mm in centre 3/4s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm within centre 3/4s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 50,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions too clean,not registering on DGA

Pass 2 Apr 2015 39,322 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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LN12 LCU is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 68,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN12 LCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN12 LCU registered?

LN12 LCU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is LN12 LCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN12 LCU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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